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      Ronan O'Hora

      Faculty: Ronan O'Hora Musical Instrument: Piano
      June 22 to June 28, 2025,
      June 29 to July 5, 2025
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    • Ronan O'Hora à l'Académie Orford Musique

      “His sound is lustrous; his playing is lyrical and full of feeling; he thinks not only of the passing notes but of the overall form. Moreover, O’Hora is blessed with meticulous taste – there was not a vulgar, swooning or overstated passage in the program.” The Washington Post

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      During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

      The master classes include the following:

      • Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
      • Opportunity to perform in student concerts
      • Access to a collaborative pianist
      • Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
      • Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
      • Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
      • Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
      • Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
      • Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
      • Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)

    Faculty

    Ronan O'Hora
    Piano, Guildhall School of Music and Drama



    Application Deadlines

    February 6, 2025
    Applications received after the deadline are accepted and processed until April 3, 2025, subject to availability.


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    Audition material

      • Jean Saulnier à l'Académie Orford Musique
      • Jimmy Brière at the Orford Music Academy
      • Stéphane Lemelin at the Orford Music Academy
      • Stéphane Sylvestre à l'Académie Orford Musique
      • David Jalbert at the Orford Music Academy
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